Inforum Releases Women Leadership Data Trends
A study commissioned by Inforum Michigan shows women are making progress in reaching C-Suites and boards of directors in Michigan's public companies.
Math Background Helps SEEL President Succeed
A fondness for math helped E'Lois Thomas carve out her career path.
Reports Likely to Show Strong Spending
The first estimate of real GDP for the fourth quarter of 2023 will likely show growth moderated after a robust 4.9% annualized increase in the third quarter. For 2023...
Whitmer Delivers Optimistic State of the State Speech
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined her priorities — lowering costs and improving education — during a positive State of the State address Wednesday.
Study Shows Improving Attitudes About Business Climate
A study released by the Detroit Economic Club shows Michigan is improving as a business-friendly state.
Local Sports Teams Looking for New TV Home
With Amazon making an investment to help Diamond Sports out of bankruptcy, the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons will likely find new TV homes this season.
Leadership Changes Coming at Goodyear
Goodyear has named former Stellantis COO Mark Stewart to replace its retiring CEO, RIchard Kramer, beginning Jan. 29.
UPS Bringing Workers Back to the Office in March
Companies continue to struggle with the decision of whether to bring employees back into the office in a post-pandemic world.
One company no longer debating it is UPS.
Beginning early in...
Optimism Among Small-Business Owners On the Rise
Optimism among U.S. small-business owners is higher than it’s been in months.
A National Federation of Independent Business index of sentiment rose 1.3 points to 91.9 in December, which represents...
Expert Says Diverse Workforce a Key to Industry Growth
Diversity expert says industries looking to grow have to make space for a diverse workforce.
Fed Funds Rate Peaking, But Cuts Likely to Wait ‘Some Time’
Experts say the nation's core inflation rate is expected to slow to its lowest rate in more than two years.
Rocket Companies Appoints Former Coca-Cola Exec as its First Chief Marketing Officer
DETROIT (PRNewswire) — Rocket Companies, the fintech platform company that includes mortgage, real estate and other financial services businesses around the country, announced it has named Jonathan Mildenhall as its...
Job Openings Take a Slight Dip, But Remain Historically High
U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in November than at any time since March 2021, but that doesn’t mean the job market is weakening all that much.
American companies still...
As Pandemic Recedes, Companies Are Taking Care of Employees’ Mental Health
Studies show an increasing need for mental health services among employees. Companies are meeting the challenge.
Resilience A Key to Leadership for Epitec President
Epitec President Rebecca Bray says the birth of her children made her a better leader as she forged her successful career.
Inflation Slowed in November; Fed Could Cut Rates in ’24
Inflation in the U.S has eased enough that the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday not only is it leaving interest rates where they are for now, that after 11 rate...
U.S. Job Openings Fall to Lowest Mark Since March 2021
The U.S. job market may be cooling off.
The Labor Department said Tuesday that U.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October. That’s the lowest total since March 2021,...
McDonald’s Plans 10,000 New Restaurants Over Next 4 Years
A Big Mac is going to be a lot easier to get if McDonald’s makes good on its plans.
The burger chain announced this week it expects to open nearly...
Plante Moran Elects Jason Drake as Next Managing Partner
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Plante Moran has elected Jason Drake as the firm’s next managing partner. In his new role, which becomes effective July 1, 2024, Drake will lead one of...
GM Claims UAW Strike Cost $1.1 billion, Reinstates Full-Year Guidance
GM reinstates its full-year guidance following claims the UAW strike cost the company $1.1 billion.
